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Mövenpick MS Prince Abbas

Movenpick Lake Nasser cruiser

Mövenpick MS Prince Abbas is a Nile cruise ship operated by Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts (Accor), built 2001 and refurbished 2007. It has 65 cabins and 4 suites for up to 130 guests and sails 3 · 4 nights itineraries on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.

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Movenpick Lake Nasser cruiser. The Movenpick MS Prince Abbas is a 65-cabin Lake Nasser cruiser for up to 130 guests, sailing Aswan to Abu Simbel past the lake's temples.

Class Deluxe fleet shipsCabins 65 · up to 130 guestsBoard full boardRoute Aswan → Abu Simbel

Mövenpick MS Prince Abbas, a Nile cruise ship

Operator: Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts (Accor)
Accommodation: 65 cabins · 4 suites
Guests: Up to 130
Built: 2001 · refit 2007
Route: Aswan, Kalabsha, Wadi El Seboua, Amada (with Temple of Derr and Tomb of Pennut), Kasr Ibrim, Abu Simbel
Length: 3 · 4 nights
Departures: Monday from Aswan (4 nights); Friday from Abu Simbel (3 nights)
Wi-Fi: Internet access available on board.

About Mövenpick MS Prince Abbas

The Movenpick MS Prince Abbas sails Lake Nasser between Aswan and Abu Simbel, carrying 65 cabins and four suites for up to 130 guests. Deluxe staterooms measure around 22 square metres with panoramic windows, while Junior and Royal Suites add more space, a sofa and, in the Royal Suite, a bathtub. Cabins have individually controlled air-conditioning, a minibar and television.

Dining is full board in the main restaurant with buffet and a la carte menus spanning Egyptian, international and vegetarian dishes, alongside bars and lounges. On board are a swimming pool, whirlpool, two-tiered sun deck, sauna, oriental steam bath, gym, library and gift shop, with a 24-hour doctor on staff.

The ship departs Aswan on Mondays and Abu Simbel on Fridays, calling at Kalabsha, Wadi El Seboua, Amada with the Temple of Derr and Tomb of Pennut, and Kasr Ibrim, reaching the temples of Abu Simbel.

Highlights

Up to 130 guests, 65 cabins
Pool, whirlpool, sauna and gym
Buffet and a la carte full-board dining
24-hour doctor on staff
Aswan to Abu Simbel via lake temples

At sail

Day by day

The Lake Nasser rhythm between the High Dam and Abu Simbel; Mövenpick MS Prince Abbas sails 3 · 4 nights itineraries. The lake temples were rescued stone by stone in the 1960s, and most have no practical road access at all.

Day 1
Embark at Aswan
Board on the lake side of the High Dam and sail for Kalabsha, the great relocated temple above the water.
Lunch · Dinner
Day 2
Wadi el Seboua
The avenue of sphinxes and the rescued temples of the middle lake, reached by no road worth the name.
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 3
Amada and Kasr Ibrim
The lake's oldest temple and the island fortress, viewed from the water as the ship moors for the night.
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 4
Abu Simbel
Wake below Ramses II's great temples and visit before the road convoys arrive, then disembark.
Breakfast

The fine print

What's included and what isn't

Many ship fares bundle guided shore excursions with an Egyptologist; it varies by package, and your quote states exactly what applies.

Included

Accommodation aboard Mövenpick MS Prince Abbas in the cabin booked
Full board across all sailing days
Sun deck, pool, gym and lounge throughout

Not included

Drinks beyond water, tea and coffee served with meals
Gratuities for the crew
Temple entrance fees and Egyptologist guiding, unless your package states them
Transfers and extensions such as Abu Simbel, unless quoted

The boat in detail

Cabin categories: Deluxe Room / Stateroom (approx. 22 sqm, twin beds, panoramic window)
Junior Suite (approx. 30 sqm / 323 sq ft, king bed and sofa)
Royal Suite (approx. 40 sqm / 430 sq ft, king bed, sofa, bathtub and shower)
Dining: Main restaurant, full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) with buffet and à la carte menus
Traditional Egyptian, international and vegetarian cuisine
Bars and lounges
Facilities: Swimming pool
Whirlpool
Two-tiered sun deck
Sauna
Oriental steam bath
Gym
Two lounges and bars
Library
Gift shop / shops
24-hour doctor on staff
Laundry and dry cleaning
Internet and fax
Water filtration system
Spa · pool · gym: Swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna, oriental steam bath and gym
Itineraries: 4 nights / 5 days Aswan to Abu Simbel, departing Monday
3 nights / 4 days Abu Simbel to Aswan, departing Friday

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Mövenpick MS Prince Abbas questions, answered

How much does Mövenpick MS Prince Abbas cost?

Advertised rates start from US$720 per person for 3 nights; prices vary by season and cabin.

How many cabins does Mövenpick MS Prince Abbas have?

65 cabins and 4 suites, for up to 130 guests.

What route does Mövenpick MS Prince Abbas sail?

Aswan, Kalabsha, Wadi El Seboua, Amada (with Temple of Derr and Tomb of Pennut), Kasr Ibrim, Abu Simbel, departing Monday from Aswan (4 nights); Friday from Abu Simbel (3 nights).

What's included on Mövenpick MS Prince Abbas?

Meet and assist service on arrival and departure, full-board accommodation, all cruise excursions, entrance fees, Egyptologist guide, transfers, service charges and taxes. Excludes personal expenses, tipping and Aswan transfers.